Tuning Lever Design & Maintenance by Keith Bowman, RPT INTRODUCTION The tuning lever or “hammer” is simply a specialized wrench that enables a piano technician to apply a torquing force sufficient to overcome tuning pin friction. But unlike most other technical professions, this tool bears the great burden of constant use. Therefore, it is important

What do good piano tuner’s use? This lady says she just uses an A44 tuning fork to get the piano in tune. I have seen another tuner use a digital instrument. What is better? Of course, my husband is thinking he can tune the piano with the right instruments… Hubby LOVES any excuse to buy

Watch Dr. Flugel, (aka John Ross Wilson RPT) from Flugelbauer Piano Supply, notch a piano bridge to perfection–WARNING–don’t try this at home. This is very generous from Mr. Wilson. He gives us permission to enter his shop. Notice he does a first “rough” run with a powered sanding tool and finishes with a last run

Flugelbauer Piano Supply presents the Flugelbauer Tuning Lever. Here is an interesting tuning lever that support both the standard lever manipulation and the jerk or impact style of tuning lever manipulation. Thanks to its important ball handle at the end and its pear overall shape. It is a bit expensive at $250 and is out